Bigger Than Life
~The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
Overview
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1956-11-20
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 95 min
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